Asian Barbecue Turkey Thighs

Asian Barbecue Turkey Thighs Yield: 4 Ethnicity: Asian Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée Occasion: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Chinese New Year Preparation Method: Grill Product Type: Turkey Thighs Dish Type: Barbecue Ingredients 3/4 Cup plain barbecue sauce 1/4 Cup sliced green onions, white and green parts 3 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 1 Teaspoon minced garlic 1 Teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced 2 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS, skinned and excess fat removed In 2-cup measure, combine barbecue sauce, onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic and ginger. Remove 1/3 cup, cover and refrigerate. Pierce holes in thighs using tines of fork. In self-closing food-safe plastic bag, combine thighs and remaining marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to marinate evenly. Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking (see note below). Cook thighs over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes per side until food thermometer, inserted in thickest portion of thigh, registers 170 -175 degrees F. During last 10 minutes of cooking, brush with reserved marinade. Serve hot with favorite rice dish and a vegetable, if desired. NOTE: To set up GAS grill for indirect cooking, preheat all burners on high. Turn one burner off; place thighs over “off” burner. Reset remaining burner(s) to medium. Close lid to cook. To set up CHARCOAL grill for indirect cooking, arrange hot coals around outer edge of grill; place disposable aluminum pan in open space. Place thighs over open area and close lid to cook. Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation Nutrition Facts Calories 231   % Daily Value* Total Fat 8g 31% Cholesterol 97mg Sodium 937mg Total Carbohydrate 9g Protein 28g *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs: Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4

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